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COURSE OVERVIEW
The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the skills required within the plumbing sector. You will cover compulsory aspects such as:
Hot Water
Cold Water
Sanitation
Central Heating
Centres and providers work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. Employers will provide demonstrations and talks on the industry and where possible work placements will also be provided by the employers. This practically based training is ideal preparation for gaining employment in the plumbing industry or specialist further study.
This technical qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and practical skills needed for working in the Plumbing industry, and will prepare you to enter a plumbing apprenticeship programme. On completion of the apprenticeship, the learner will be recognised by the industry as a competent plumbing and domestic heating engineer. This qualification is aimed at learners who are not yet employed in the plumbing industry but wish to learn the skills needed to progress further, including the level 3 qualification or help them embark on a plumbing apprenticeship programme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
19+ years old.
Ideally you will have GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 in Maths, Grade 4 in English.
Successful completion on interview.
Please be aware that due to the nature of assessment, technical language, British Standards, and regulations, that you will need to have good level of understanding of the English Language.
This qualification will prepare you for a plumbing apprenticeship programme, which fully qualifies you to work as a plumbing and domestic heating engineer. The apprenticeship will give you an understanding of suitable onsite skills and further knowledge required to work in the plumbing industry. Once qualified, there are many specialist qualifications available, such as environmental technology systems and designing and planning complex water systems.
To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve the following assessments:
One externally set, externally moderated assignment
One externally set, externally marked multiple choice examination, sat under examination conditions
You will be supplied with safety glasses, gloves, at the beginning of the course. This Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
There is a £60.00 compulsory fee to cover material costs, specialist software licences and other consumables. (Payable online before enrolment. Support with this may be available through applying for bursary on the CCG website.)
You will also need to supply your own safety boots and wear appropriate clothes for workshop sessions and site visits.
Course Fees
If you are a student and are under 19 at the beginning of your course, you do not have to pay tuition or exam fees for the majority of courses. If you are 19 or over when you start your course, you will have to contribute to your course fees in line with government guidelines.
For further information about course fees, please visit: https://www.chichester.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support/course-fee-information.
Financial Support
We understand that financial matters are an important consideration for our students and that everyone’s circumstances are different. Please visit our financial support page for further information on what support is available: https://www.chichester.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support
If you have any questions regarding student finance, please email studentfinance@chigroup.ac.uk and one of our team will be in touch to help.
Financial Support
We understand that financial matters are an important consideration for our students and that everyone’s circumstances are different. Please visit our financial support page for further information on what support is available: https://www.chichester.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support
If you have any questions regarding student finance, please email studentfinance@chigroup.ac.uk and one of our team will be in touch to help.